A honeymoon is a special once in a lifetime experience and nothing says once in a lifetime like a trip to see the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda.
While probably not everyone’s first choice for a honeymoon, Rwanda offers a wonderful blend of scenery and luxury that many people had no idea could even exist. When you think of eating a private candlelit dinner overlooking shining lakes which reflect the clear, star-filled skies, it isn’t a fantasy; it’s the reality of Rwanda.

Imagine Africa client Cherry Dalton and her husband John travelled to see the mountain gorillas in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda. Here she describes how the country has moved on from its recent troubled past and the magic of her ‘Attenborough moment’ with the majestic silverbacks.

Spotting the majestic mountain gorilla in its natural habitat is on the A-list of wildlife encounters. Whilst tracking the mighty silverbacks requires patience and stamina, coming face to face with a gorilla is a real privilege to cherish on any trip to Uganda or Rwanda. From the rugged rainforests of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to the woolly green slopes of Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans; gorilla territory is unapologetically remote. Trekking can therefore be quite demanding, lasting up to five hours and reaching high altitudes, yet a glimpse of these magnificent creatures in the wild is an unparalleled thrill for even the most seasoned safari aficionado.

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda

Best for: Highlights, Imagine Favourites, Spectacular scenery

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel is the newest property in Volcanoes National Park and offers a mixture of high quality accommodation with fantastic service and facilities. This is destined to become an Imagine Africa favourite!

Five Volcanoes is made up of 11 standard & deluxe rooms, each with a small veranda and en-suite facilities. The rooms are contemporary, light, and private. There is also a larger family suite for those travelling in groups or with children; and for something special there is also a VIP cottage.

The hotel has a restaurant serving locally sourced traditional food as well as western dishes. The beautiful gardens are a haven for large varieties of bird species and you'll also find a swimming pool, sauna, and small spa on site.

Situated between Musanze and Kinigi, this is the ideal base for gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking, and a whole host of different activities on offer at the Volcanoes National Park. For something a little different, the hotel can also help you rent a bike and book a tour with a member of the Africa Rising Cycling Team Rwanda. Their centre is just a few hundred metres up the road!

When to go

Rwanda can be visited at any time of year. There are two annual rainy seasons: the big rains which last from mid-February to the beginning of June, and the small rains from mid-September to mid-December. Rainfall, especially over the mountains, is heavy during these two periods, particularly from March to May. The long dry season, June to September, is the best time for tracking gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park and for hiking in Nyungwe Forest Reserve.

We want to be really clear about this. We offer amazing value. Tailor-made does not have to mean expensive, it simply means attention to every detail of your trip that will be designed by a true expert.

Here at Imagine Africa, we are so confident that we offer the best value on the market that we have a price promise. If you find the exact same holiday cheaper with another UK tour operator, then we promise to beat their price by £50.

Rest assured that all our holidays are 100% financially protected. Our ATOL bond protects holidays booked in the UK with flights. Our ABTOT bond protects holidays which are booked without flights or those booked outside the UK, either with or without flights.

Protection means that in the unlikely event that we become insolvent; your holiday will be refunded or you will be repatriated if already travelling or have flights with us.